AT&T Wholesale Agreement - AT&T Clec Online
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1.0 Introduction<br />
Attachment 04 – Operating Support Systems (Porting Support Only)/AT&T LOUISIANA<br />
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Cricket Communications, Inc.<br />
Version: 3Q08 – Two-Way CMRS ICA – Wireless 07/07/09<br />
1.1 This Attachment sets forth terms and conditions for access to Operations Support Systems (OSS) “functions” to<br />
Wireless Service Provider (WSP) for pre-ordering, ordering, and provisioning of Wireline-to-Wireless Number<br />
Portability consistent with FCC Order #95-116 and related Orders.<br />
1.2 The interfaces described herein have certain features which are not related to number portability, but which are<br />
inherently available via the interface. Such non-LNP features shall not be accessed nor used by, through, or on<br />
behalf of WSP pursuant to this Attachment. WSP hereby warrants and represents that it will not access such non-<br />
LNP features. The WSP is authorized by this Attachment to use only the Pre-Order, Ordering, and Provisioning<br />
functions identified herein and only for essential number portability functions.<br />
2.0 Definitions<br />
2.1 “Service Bureau Provider” (SBP), for purposes of this Attachment, means a company which has been engaged by<br />
a WSP to act on its behalf to access AT&T LOUISIANA’s OSS application-to-application interfaces via a dedicated<br />
connection for the purpose of transporting multiple WSPs’ Local Number Portability (LNP) transactions.<br />
3.0 General Provisions<br />
3.1 The Parties agree that electronic order processing is more efficient than manual order processing. During<br />
implementation of this Wireless Interconnection <strong>Agreement</strong> the WSP will migrate to electronic processing within six<br />
(6) months from the Effective Date of this <strong>Agreement</strong>. Electronic processing is available via AT&T LOUISIANA’s<br />
application-to-application interface or via AT&T LOUISIANA’s Graphical User Interface (GUI). After the six-month<br />
(6) transition period, WSP will no longer submit LNP orders manually and AT&T LOUISIANA shall not be required<br />
to accept and process manual orders, except when the electronic interface is unavailable for a substantial period of<br />
time.<br />
3.2 Proper Use of OSS Interfaces<br />
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3.2.1 WSP agrees to utilize AT&T LOUISIANA electronic interfaces, as described herein, solely for the purposes<br />
of pre-order and order activity necessary for LNP. In addition, WSP agrees that such use will comply with<br />
AT&T LOUISIANA’s Data Connection Security Requirements as identified in Section 7 of this Attachment.<br />
Failure to comply with such security guidelines or misuse of OSS interfaces may result in forfeiture of<br />
electronic access to OSS functionality. In addition, WSP shall be responsible for and indemnifies AT&T<br />
LOUISIANA against any cost, expense or liability relating to any unauthorized entry or access into, or use<br />
or manipulation of AT&T LOUISIANA’s OSS from WSP systems, workstations or terminals or by WSP<br />
employees, agents, or any third party gaining access through information and/or Facilities obtained from<br />
or utilized by WSP and shall pay AT&T LOUISIANA for any and all damages caused by such<br />
unauthorized entry.<br />
3.2.2 Within AT&T LOUISIANA regions, WSP’s access to pre-order functions described in Section 4.2.1 below<br />
will only be utilized to view Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) of another carrier’s End<br />
User where WSP has obtained an authorization from the End User for release of CPNI.<br />
3.2.2.1 In AT&T LOUISIANA regions, WSP must maintain records of individual customers'<br />
authorizations for release of CPNI which adhere to all requirements of state and federal law,<br />
as applicable.<br />
3.2.2.2 Throughout AT&T LOUISIANA region, WSP is solely responsible for determining whether<br />
proper authorization has been obtained and holds AT&T LOUISIANA harmless from any<br />
loss on account of WSP’s failure to obtain proper CPNI consent from an End User.<br />
3.2.3 By utilizing electronic interfaces to access OSS functions, WSP agrees to perform accurate and correct<br />
ordering such that no other users of AT&T LOUISIANA OSS, or any of their end users are harmed by the<br />
WSP’s pre-order or order use of AT&T LOUISIANA’s OSS. WSP is also responsible for all actions of its<br />
employees using any of AT&T LOUISIANA’s OSS. As such, WSP agrees to accept and pay all